~And the Winner is...~

Firstly, THANK YOU to everyone who played along and I am so happy to have a few new recipes to add to my little collection :)

I love the variation in the recipes too! Lindy and Tanya, you both have me HOOKED! Do you happen to have the recipes handy? You must send them my way!!!!

Asmaa and Theresa...Those deserts look seriously yummy! I just happen to have a bbq this weekend and I'll be making the dessert, so thank you for the fab ideas! :)

Carol - I loooooove twice-baked potatoes..funny I don't have them in a recipe book of any sort yet! Thanks for the awesome link!

I also must say...Michelle...I completely understand family heritage recipes! Most of the treats my grandmother used to make were much the same...sooooo high in sugar...but so yummy! I can't wait to give these a try!

I randomly drew a name from the awesome comments, and the winner is.....

MELISSA!!!!

Thank you SO much for sending the recipe my way, Melissa! It sounds like it will be a family staple from here on in!

Please send me an email with your mailing address so that I can get your pack out to you right away.

Wishing you all a beautiful day

*Ivana*

p.s. Lori - Chocolate pie IS hard! Well at least when it comes to holding yourself back from eating all the ingredients before the pie is even made! lol

~Homemade Recipes & A Giveaway!~

I've been itching to alter this lovely little journal I found...The problem? I don't really need another journal...And I've had a burning desire for a new recipe book...One that was a more artistic/exciting version of what I currently have...Yet I couldn't find one that made me smile...There was only one way to go forth...



What do you think? It may not be the most practical recipe book...In fact, it's probably not one that will step foot inside my kitchen...Can you imagine tomato sauce on this lil' treasure?

So even though it's not going to get used on a daily basis, it's a perfect way for me to store my recpies in a more artistic and expressive way...As a keepsake of sorts :) to be passed down...
I have so many recipes that have been bethroned down from family members...I figure they deserve to be treated like the gems they are...

{Besides, I have a copy of all the recipes I use daily in a more functional (and seriously boring & plain) binder...}

So this is the perfect opprotunity (and excuse) to get creative!

I wanted the book to be shabby since I will be pasting original recipes (handwritten by my great grandmother) into the book. Most of the papers have developed an antiuqe-ness to them and would look awfully strange in a more modern book...And the fact that I love all things shabby, has had absolutely NO influence on the look whatsoever....lol
I think you all know me better than that :)

So I started with this little darling journal and it was an awful shade of blue, so after seven coats of gesso and paint, lots of distressing, and some texturizing...I finally achieved the look I was after...Then I added some sweet toppings and handmade trinkets in one of my fave color combinations (peach, cream, taupe, white)....So yummy!

I used a beautiful new Sparkler by Webster's Pages and dipped it in chunky, vintage glitter...Just below the peach sparkler is a rose sparkler from the same Webster's Pages collection (painted white and glittered)...

This is where i got to have some fun with my new stash of fabrics and yummy Spellbinders dies...
I diecut 2 tag shapes from the Grommet Tags die set by Spellbinders out of white and peach fabric, followed by the same die-cut shapes out of adhesive-backed foam...I simply exposed the sticky side of the foam and glued down the matching fabric tag...I love doing this for three reasons:

1. It's super easy and there is NO mess involved since the adhesive is already there for you,
2. It helps to stop the fabric from fraying at the edges, and
3. It gives your beautiful little fabric shapes more stability and some fun dimension :)

I added in a handmade heart button which I attached using lovely, rustic twine and I accented the center of the heart with rhinestone link from an old necklace found during my last flea market adventure...

NOW FOR THE FUN PART!

Do you want to create your very own recipe book? Or perhaps a few shabby cards? If you like the materials I've used to create this little project...Here's your chance to win them!

I've assembled a little kit of homemade goodies and treasured findings...







Just leave a comment below sharing one of your fave recipes with me! Or if you can find a link to your fave recipe online, you can share that with me too! I plan to create a section in my new book entitled 'recipes from the kitchen of...' and I'm asking that all my friends share their fave recipes with me :)

I will be randomly drawing a winner from all the comments left here on Wednesday at 12 p.m. Central Time. That will give you a couple of days to join in! I'll be posting the winner Wednesday afternoon so be sure to check back!

Hope you'll play along and I can't wait to add your recipe to my lil book!

*Ivana*

~Webster's Pages Giveaway and Website LIVE~

Hey friends! Just thought I'd quickly pop in to let you know that not only is the Webster's Pages website LIVE today (which means they are ready to take orders of the newest line, Let's Celebrate) but there is also a fabulous giveaway going on!

Go here to check out all the info and details!

And just for fun....Here are some pics of new, yummy products that you can now order from the Webster's Pages website!!!

Happy scrappy day to you all!

*Ivana*

~Mmmm...Sparklers!~

Welcome to DAY THREE of Webster's Pages week-long celebration as we showcase our mid-season release, Let's Celebrate!

Thank you to EVERYONE that has been playing along with us for the last couple of days...I appreciate each and every one of your visits and sweet comments...Really...THANK YOU!!!!!

If you've already played along with us, just skip all the talk and get to the projects below!
Otherwise, read on to find out how YOU can join our fun game!

If you've just arrived here from the WP Let's Celebrate page via my little 'hint', then you're in the right place! If you've arrived accidentally :), then head back to the Let's Celebrate page and read up on what all the excitement is about and how you can play along!!!
We have a TON of fun activites planned for the week, starting with a little game called, 'I spy'!

The design team has been busy creating with all the new goodies and we have created some yummy projects....We will be showing off our creations using the NEW line each day this week, and every day we will showcase a new product!

All you have to do is check out the fabulous Design Team creations (including mine - just below), and then click on the little 'I Spy...Let's Celebrate!' badge!

You'll be taken to a new thread where you can tell us all about the yummy new product you saw :)
Also, be sure to follow the surprise instructions on how you can play along for some INCREDIBLE PRIZES! And if you play along every day this week, YOU could be the winner of our GRAND PRIZE of the ENTIRE COLLECTION!!!

Now it's time to show you my creation using the stunning new collection!!!

It's all about SPARKLERS today!!!

~Party~

Soft, delicate, pearly...

Blingy, floral and lusciously green...

What do you spy??? Click on the badge below and tell us! And don't forget to check out the 'secret' instructions....

*Ivana*

~And the Celebration Continues!~

Welcome to DAY TWO of the Webster's Pages week-long celebration as we showcase our mid-season release, Let's Celebrate!

If you joined us yesterday, then you know the drill....For everyone else...Here's what you can do!

If you've just arrived here from the WP Let's Celebrate page via my little 'hint', then you're in the right place! If you've arrived accidentally :), then head back to the Let's Celebrate page and read up on what all the excitement is about and how YOU can play along!!!

We have a TON of fun activites planned for the week, starting with a little game called, 'I spy'!

The design team has been busy creating with all the new goodies and we have created some yummy projects....We will be showing off our creations using the NEW line each day this week, and every day we will showcase a new product!

All you have to do is check out the fabulous Design Team creations (including mine - just below), and then click on the little 'I Spy...Let's Celebrate!' badge!

You'll be taken to a new thread where you can tell us all about the yummy new product you saw :)

Also, be sure to follow the surprise instructions on how you can play along for some INCREDIBLE PRIZES!

There will be a winner each day and a GRAND PRIZE WINNER...So be sure to join us every day this week to qualify!

Now it's time to show you my creation using the stunning new collection!!

Today is all about the Netting and Trim!!! Check out my projects below on how you can work with these beautiful and versatile goodies!

~Celebrating Life's Everyday Moments~

Do you spy the new netting here?

Perhaps here?

Or how about some new trim???

What about here? Hint: The baggie background wasn't always so polka-dotty :)

Yummy scrappy treats inside the baggie....

Topped with sweet bows and pom-pom details...

How perfectly sweet!

Now click on the badge and tell us what YOU spy!

*Ivana*

~Let's Celebrate!~

Welcome to the Webster's Pages week-long celebration as we showcase our mid-season release, Let's Celebrate!

If you've just arrived here from the WP Let's Celebrate page via my little 'hint', then you're in the right place! If you've arrived accidentally :), then head back to the Let's Celebrate page and read up on what all the excitement is about and how YOU can play along!!!
We have a TON of fun activites planned for the week, starting with a little game called, 'I spy'!

The design team has been busy creating with all the new goodies and we have created some yummy projects....We will be showing off our creations using the NEW line each day this week, and every day we will showcase a new product!

All you have to do is check out the fabulous Design Team creations (including mine - just below), and then click on the little 'I Spy...Let's Celebrate!' badge!

You'll be taken to a new thread where you can tell us all about the yummy new product you saw :)
Also, be sure to follow the surprise instructions on how you can play along for some INCREDIBLE PRIZES!

There will be a winner each day and we will be announcing our first winner during our live chat, Monday, June 20th at 6 pm PST. We will also be sharing fun prizes, sneak peeks and lots of other insider info during our chat...You definintely don't want to miss this!
For more info about the chat and for a handy time converter click here.

Now it's time to show you my creation using the stunning new collection!!! Hint: this project doesn't discriminate...It's for digi and traditional scrappers alike :)

Intrigued?

Oh okay...I suppose I can tell you....It's all about NEW PAPER today!!!
(Oh and beautiful digital brushes, too!)

~Happy Birthday~



Do you spy any new product???

Perhaps something pink?

Maybe something orange...?

Or maybe something sweet?

Or maybe all of the above?
So what are you waiting for? Click on the badge below and get ready to start the fun!!!!



Happy celebration!

*Ivana*

p.s. YOU could be the lucky member to win the GRAND PRIZE to receive the ENTIRE NEW COLLECTION!!! Just be sure to participate everday in the promotion and we may be calling out YOUR name at InspireME on Friday!

~It all Starts Tomorrow~

You are cordially invited to CELEBRATE with us! We are hosting a party for a very special guest of honor...our new “Let’s Celebrate” Collection and we want YOU to come share in the fun. Bright, bold colors combined with lush florals and sweet as sugar images (cupcakes anyone?) make this line the princess of any party and she has quite the guest list of friends that are going to accompany her...who’s ready for new embellishments???

So we are pulling out all the stops. Starting Monday, June 20^th through Friday, June 24^th we will have a week- long Celebration with Games, Prizes, Sneak Peeks, New Products and Inspiration Galore. The fun starts off with the first sneak of our new line bright and early Monday morning (the design team has been hard at work creating AMAZING projects for EVERY type of crafter) then we have a game that we are tickled pink to play with you all...we will end our fun filled day with a live chat Monday evening at 6pm PST/9pm EST! Here we will discuss our new line and hand out the first of the prizes from our game and much, much more. You can refer to this TIME CONVERTER to see what time the chat will be in your area. Then we get to start the fun all over again each day, every day, all week long.

You will be able to find all things Party Related in our Let's Celebrate Forum at inspireME in this link HERE. So make sure to check it often as we update and you can ask any questions there as well. What’s the first thing you are going to do Monday morning?? No, not have breakfast...You are going to come start at inspireME and have some fun. Can’t think of a better way to start out the week, can you?

So put those party hats on, bust out the noise makers and come party with us!

~Let's Celebrate!~

Remember that sneaky pic of the Webster's box from yesterday? I know...So, so mean of me...
Well, hopefully you'll forgive me...Cuz I'm back with some more info that you don't want to miss!

We will be celebrating the NEWEST release from Webster's Pages and we want you to join us! Check out the Webster's Pages Blog for more info and some fun freebies to start the fun!
The celebration will be oficially kicked off this upcoming Monday, June 20th with a spectacular LIVE chat Monday night :) If you've never attended our chats, trust me...It's crazy fun and we would LOVE to have you there!

Of course if you can't make it to the chat, you can still help us celebrate ALL week as we showcase sneaks of new product, projects, and of course, give out prizes!

You definitely don't want to miss this celebration!

See you there!

*Ivana*

~Beautiful Afternoon~

I almost gave up last night after sorting through scrappy stuff for hours...I was so close to calling it quits...Sooooo glad I pulled through...The scrappy sale was sooo worth all the work! Seeing the gals was just what I needed and it was definitely worth the countless hours of cleaning/organizing/preparing...(not to mention that my scrappy room is now clean organized to perfection!)

I thought the sale would be such a great way to catch up with the gals...So maybe I didn't get a chance to talk to each and every one of you as much as I wish I could have(I'm so sorry!) but I did feel so blessed by your company and that you made the time to stop by for a lil' visit and some scrappy shoppin' :)

Thank you to every one of you who came (or who whished you could have made it)...It was so great to see you all :)

For the friends that couldn't be here (Dara Lynn - I SO wish you could have stopped by for a visit) here are a few pics of our beautiful afternoon....

In addition to a pile of scrappy supplies that I was trying to scale down on, I also created some custom buttons for a dear friend, and created an entire rainbow of pretty button packs to sell....

I know many of you had asked about my buttons...and I HAD planned to list these on Etsy, but ya'll know how plans go...Or in this case...They don't...

So for the time being, if anyone is interested in some of these, just send me an email and I will happilly create custom colors/designs for ya!
They are $6/pack and can be ordered in any color and feature a combination of rhinestone, pearl and rose centers...which of course is all optional...
I also have individual pack pics - if you wanna see them up close and personal :)

I was also selling some of my hand-made cards {sniffle sniffle } and created these little tags for the baggies I was giving out with the card purchases...

I used Spellbinders Labels #4 dies to create the tag itself and Spellbinders Grommet Tags dies for the other bits....I embellished the tags with a few pre-made hearts, and viola! Perfectly sweet baggie toppings!

I wrapped up the sale and just when I thought things couldn't get any better...
I heard a buzz on my door and realized it was the postman!....With an exciting package in tow...



I can't show ya the contents just yet...But I can say that Webster's Pages definitely has something BEAUTIFUL up their sleeve!!! Check back here to find out more info in the next few days....

Then, a dear friend stopped by and we ended up doing a little scrappy shopping of our own at Michael's and I found these!







Can you say YUMMO?!

Now I'm going to finish off the perfect afternoon with a perfect night of crafting...Just as soon as I package up all the scrappy product left over, that is.

I wish every day could be like today :)

*Ivana*

~A lil' Home Decor~

Hey friends :) Just a quick post today...I'm getting ready to have my
scrappy sale tomorrow
(if you live in Saskatoon and are interested in coming, send me an email and I'll give ya all the info!)....and my 'to do' list is getting longer and longer...sorting, pricing, packaging, cleaning....ahhh if only there were more hours in a day!

Anywho, I thought I would take a break from all the sale madness and share this lil project with y'all....

~Home is Where the Heart is~



It's the newest addtion to my scrappy room, and it was inspired by my shabby, vintage, oh-so-yummy bedding in my little creative room...

I used a lovely mixture of lace, punched paper, vintage buttons (from my MIL - Thank you, Linda :) , annnnnnnddddd this is the first project created with my Big Shot!!! I used the beautiful Spellbinders Grommet Tags Dies, and the coordinating Craft's Meow stamps (designed by Nina B.), Timeless Tags...Check out the tags and stamps and how they look so heavenly together...Love!

The wooden flourish was given to me by my sweet friend...(thank you Vicky!) which I covered with Distress Crackle Paint for an old, worn look... I stamped some angel wings onto a transparency sheet and outlined the image using Liquid Pearls...Once dry, I topped the wings off with a vintage button and some paper string...Yummo!

Here is a close-up of the stamp I used from the Timeless Tags set. I first cut the die shape from the Spellbinders Grommet Tags dies, and then I stamped the image using a soft taupe ink. I cut the sides a bit short, and I added a dash line to resemble stitching...

Don't ya just love layers upon layers of soft colors, hearts, glitter, buttons and paper...What more could a girl ask for?

I used Maya Road chipboard Hearts and Wings, which I painted in a creamy white. I distressed the edges by sanding, and added shimmery glitter to the pretty wings. Under the hearts, I cut another shape from the Spellbinders Grommet Tags dies, and then stamped the coordinating image from the Timeless Tags stamp ont my newly-cut shape...It never gets old...I just LOVE how quickly and easily I can whip things up with my new dies....

Coordinating dies+stamps = happy Ivana :)

Hope you all enjoy this lovely June day...It's raining here...I guess it's as good a day as any to be stuck inside sorting through scrappy goodies :)
I'll be back to show ya more projects once things calm down a bit around here...

*Ivana*